Welcome to Geelong Little Athletics!

Established in 1964, the Geelong Little Athletics Centre (GLAC) is a volunteer driven organisation that has grown into one of the largest athletic establishments in Victoria. With over 800 registered members. GLAC is proudly NUMBER 1, being the very first Little Athletics Club in Australia.
Our Centre is made up of eight clubs: Chilwell, East Geelong, Leopold, Geelong Guild, Grovedale, Ocean Grove Barwon Heads, Peninsula and South Barwon.

In order to register for Little Athletics you will need to join one of these clubs. There is no rule as to which club you choose, many decide on a club where the child knows friends and family, but most choose the club located closest to their residence. If you need help with locating your nearest club please let us know. Registration costs range from $195 - $205 (+processing fee), dependent upon which club you choose to join. Each club has a uniform which is worn at weekly meets along with the compulsory registration bib. Uniforms may be purchased from the clubs directly.

Athletes between the ages of 5-7 do our OnTrack sessions, a 1 ½ hour skills based program. [Please note athletes turning 5 between Oct 1-Dec 31 can register as an U6 for the commencement of the season. Athletes turning 5 after Jan 1 must wait until they have turned 5 before registering (these new U6 athletes will repeat U6 in the next calendar season)]. Athletes from Under 8 -Under 17 participate in a variety of weekly running, jumping and throwing events. Whilst athletes take part in a competitive environment, there is a strong emphasis on encouragement for athletes’ individual improvement.

Registered Athletes participate in an athletics program on Saturday mornings from early October to the end of March which consists of regular meets on a rotating program and a number of optional special, regional and state events.

There is also an optional Cross Country Program during the Winter months (April to August).

New athletes can come and try athletics, see what is involved in a weekly meet and be able to register prior to our first official week of competition October 8th 2022. In order to participate in Little Athletics you will need to be registered online with Little Athletics VIC (LAVIC). Please choose Geelong as the Centre and the club nearest you. Club choice can be changed up until full membership payment has been made. *** Important Note *** Registration fees are non-refundable.

Little Athletics is a fun way for families to come together with the Centre being 100% volunteer driven. It takes 100+ volunteers each week to run our program from raking a pit, to handing out place cards or assisting with set up and pack up. Parents/family members are required to take part in assisting at events, becoming a starter, an official, recording results or taking a role at their club or the centre throughout the season. All families must volunter on at least three occasions for club duties.

Please make yourself open and available to these opportunities for all our children to enjoy their sport.

Thank you again for your interest in GLAC we look forward to welcoming you and your athlete/s on the 16th September, for your first time at the TRIAL DAY and commencement of new season 7th October 2023.

Click on a club logo below to find out more about each GLAC club: